Racquetball Hall-of-Famer gets the “shock” of his life
Rick Schacht (pronounced “shocked”) got the shock of his life on Thursday, October 3 just as he was beginning his tie-breaking game at…
Setting limits for kids on TV, video games, phone use
Dr. Marjorie Hogan, pediatrician at Hennepin County Medical Center (HCMC), is one of the thousands of members of the American Academy of Pediatrics…
Glow sticks: safe to wear – but not to eat!
Glow sticks, bracelets, and necklaces have become part of the Halloween experience. These toys are cheap, portable, and emit a colorful glow making…
Open House to review Health Services Plan on October 22
Community Health Open House to review HCMC’s Health Services Plan and Community Needs Assessment How does Hennepin County Medical Center (HCMC) address the…
HCMC’s new pediatric intensive care unit opens
Hennepin County Medical Center (HCMC) – a statewide leader in providing care to critically ill and injured pediatric patients – opens a brand…
Flu fighting: take the first shot!
No one likes to bring their child to the clinic for shots, but seeing a child suffer from a preventable illness is something…
Visit HCMC at the Fair!
Hennepin County Medical Center (HCMC), Minnesota’s first Level I Adult and Pediatric Trauma Center, is excited to be at the great Minnesota get-together on…
Wall of Heroes honors organ, tissue and eye donors
Hennepin County Medical Center (HCMC) unveils its “Wall of Heroes” mosaic to honor organ donors and recipients.
HCMC re-verified for Level I Trauma care
Hennepin County Medical Center (HCMC) has successfully achieved re-verification by the American College of Surgeons (ACS) as a Level I Adult Trauma Center…
Program trains paramedics for work with law enforcement
Hennepin County Medical Center (HCMC), in partnership with the Meeker County Sheriff’s Office, recently formed the Community Service Officer-Paramedic (CSO-P) program, an all-volunteer…
NICU “grad” overcomes the odds
“I’m so happy with the staff, because Milly received great care – and love,” said Erika Avila-Reyes. Her daughter, Milly, has been in…
HCMC re-verified as an Adult and Pediatric Burn Center
The American Burn Association (ABA) and the American College of Surgeons (ACS) announced the re-verification of the Hennepin Burn Center as an Adult…
HCMC named “Leader in LGBT Healthcare Equality”
Hennepin County Medical Center (HCMC) has been recognized as a “Leader in LGBT Healthcare Equality” in the Healthcare Equality Index 2013, an annual…
Safety tips for your 4th of July holiday
We’ve waited for it all winter — and now summer is finally here! A long 4th of July holiday weekend with beautiful, sunny…
Dr. Sheila Riggs elected to Hennepin Healthcare System, Inc. board
Sheila Riggs, DDS, DMSc, Director, Office of Community Engagement for HealthClinical Translational Science Institute and Chair, Department of Primary Dental Care at the…
Notice of emergency medicine research study
The Hennepin County Medical Center (HCMC) Department of Emergency Medicine will be conducting a medical research study starting in Summer 2013. The purpose…
HCMC receives national award for population health
Hennepin County Medical Center (HCMC) has received the National Association of Public Hospitals’ 2013 Gage Award for Improving Population Health for its Coordinated…
Fracture vs. fun: playground injuries
Like most 6-year-olds, Josephine Schoemer loves to play at the park on the swings, slides and monkey bars. But on Friday, April 26,…
Swollen legs can signal vein disease
The circulatory system is a busy, complex one that relies on some basic “plumbing” concepts to deliver blood throughout our bodies. Charged with…
Cancer prevention study seeks participants
Do it for someone you love! Hennepin County Medical Center’s Whittier Clinic and its downtown clinic campus will both be enrollment sites for…
